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I thank your ladyship said he,
so pleasently to jest with me:
No, I am in earnest she replied,
a match for you I can provide.
Matches enough theres to be had,
theres many a one that would be glad
Of such a brisk young youth as you,
you will wed and bid the seas adieu.
I know a lady of great estate,
that hath got riches to make you great:
With men and maidens at her call,
and marriage makes you lord of all.
She is like myself in every degreee,
I wish it were the saune sail he:
You have got your wish, take your love,
and I will endue you as above.
Twelve thousand pounds, myself besides,
If you will quit the ocean wide:
Now this couple to church they went,
and married were with sweet content;
And now they live in love as one,
I hear they live in Greenwich town.
